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In this conversation, Ross Levine and Shalom Stern discuss Shalom's journey in the yo-yoing world and his rapid rise to success on Instagram. They also touch on other hobbies and interests, such as juggling, piano, and taekwondo. Ross shares how he connected with Shalom and helped him during his battle with COVID-19. They discuss the value of connections and the importance of consistency in building a following on social media. The conversation revolves around the success of the speaker's yo-yo videos on Instagram and the strategies he used to connect with non-yoyoers. The speaker emphasizes the importance of consistency in posting and continuously improving the video setup. The signature outfit, including the green hat, has become a recognizable element of the speaker's videos. The monotone voice and lack of exaggerated reactions in the videos have contributed to their appeal. The use of captions in the videos helps engage viewers who may not be able to listen to audio. The speaker's videos have gained a large following and have been shared widely, leading to viral success. The conversation covers various topics including the use of audio in videos, the impact of technology on mental health, the challenges of posting daily, the importance of landing tricks consistently, and the significance of not reacting after hitting a trick. They also discuss the concept of torsion in yoyoing and the difficulty of coming up with daily video ideas. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the challenges of maintaining consistency in posting videos and the impact of the Sabbath on participating in competitions. The importance of dedication and continuous improvement is emphasized, as well as the need to be creative in both trick development and content format. The episode ends with a teaser for a giveaway and a reminder to never give up and keep pursuing one's passions.
Chapters
00:00 The Role of a Lucky Hat in Shalom's Journey
23:43 The Journey of a Yo-Yo Influencer: Navigating Social Media
26:41 The Art of Connecting with Non-Yoyoers Through Video Content
32:00 Building a Following: Challenges and Triumphs
34:36 Hashtags and Video Format: The Key to Content Visibility
40:34 Skill Development in Yo-Yoing: Consistency and Qualification
43:44 The Impact of Social Media on Skill Promotion
45:23 The Art of Yo-Yo Tricks and Physics
46:49 The Daily Posting Challenge: Consistency and Creativity
48:43 The Impact of Unique Video Format and Content Creation
52:27 The Mechanics of Viral Videos: Shalom's Success Story
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This episode features the exceptional Connor Scholten @tricksyouforgot44. A revered competitor, and a cornerstone in yoyo education through his many YoTricks tutorials, Connor shares his invaluable insights and personal journey. Ross and Connor delve into the evolution of yoyo competition styles, the art of teaching and creating tutorials, the strategic use of statistics in competitions, the challenges of objective judging, and Connor's own yoyo journey.
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In this captivating episode of “Kill Your Yoyo,” Ross dives deep into the world of yoyoing with the phenomenally talented Katie Thompson. From her early days of casual practice to becoming a YoyoFactory-sponsored yoyoer and a beacon in the yoyo community, Katie shares her inspiring journey and the pivotal moments that shaped her passion for yoyoing. The duo explores Katie’s unique approach to practice, her transition from softball to yoyoing, and how her athletic discipline fuels her continuous improvement and creative process. They also touch on the importance of goal-oriented practice, the intricacies of competition scoring, and Katie’s significant influence on the yoyo community through her work with the Central California Yoyo Club. Additionally, Katie opens up about her emotional experience at the 2023 National Yoyo Championships, her creative process for making freestyle videos, and her excitement about her confirmed sponsorship with YoyoFactory. Whether you’re a yoyo enthusiast or just love a story of dedication and creativity, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a yoyo virtuoso.
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Every time you go to a contest without signing up to compete you're missing a chance to get on stage. Even if you don't compete at all, the act of putting together a routine to music will make you a better yoyoer in ways that you cannot understand until you actually try it. And what better time and place to try than the San Diego Classic! Learn more in this mini series and check out sdyoyocontest.info for more info!
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Hi homies! Today we have Alec Ceceña on the show for the kickoff of a special series of episodes all about how to start a yoyo event. Alec is in the process of single-handedly founding a brand new yoyo competition and I want to track the process at every step of the way to provide a basic road map for you to follow! Expect one or two more follow-up episodes as the competition approaches and eventually takes place.
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Join Ross and Ed Haponik as they discuss the lessons Ed has learned from a year of yoyoing with the same single fixed axel yoyo...though it is definitely a little (read nearly 10 months) late hahaha. Thanks for your patience.
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The title says it all. Subscribe and share. Buy the Dopamine, signature yoyo of Ross Levine on Sunday, Sep 3, 2023 on Yoyoexpert.com. Visit @modern_yoyos on instagram for giveaway rules.
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Don't forget to bid on the spotlight ultra in the video here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/394515102323Spotlight Ultra: https://hunter-yoyos.square.site/product/spotlight-ultra/81The Pads and Bearings super pack: https://modernyoyos.comBulk Hollywood Pads (19mm slim): https://www.ebay.com/itm/394377508667Bulk 100% Tested Center Trac Bearings: https://www.ebay.com/itm/394377518647Bulk 100% Tested 10-Ball KonKave Bearings: https://www.ebay.com/itm/394377524376
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Join me as I talk yoyo history and theory with a man who's seen it all, Eric Koloski. Eric is one of the most legendary yoyoers around and has been a member of some of the most beloved teams and companies. You won't want to miss a single word he says!
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What does it mean to entertain? Perhaps you should ask the man who went from winning the world yoyo contest to working as a comedian. John Narum has seen it all and in this episode, we talk all about what he's learned from his many unique experiences.
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Welcome to the Hollywood Modern Yoyos era. Thank you for your support through everything.
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You know Hunter Feuerstein, but do you understand how he thinks? How has this 18-year-old yoyo god found himself leaps and bounds ahead of some of the best yoyoers of our time? Listen in as we discuss this and so much more on today's episode. Oh, also chack out HunterYoyos.com to support hunter as he transitions from highschooler to a full-time yoyoer (not sponsored, just want him to thrive).--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kill-your-yoyo/support
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This is a copy of episode 27 but as a video podcast! Tell me what you think of the whole video podcast thing in a message at @helix_throws on instagram. Patrick and I dive deep into a review of the Monarch and discuss the design philosophy, methodology, and concepts that make this yoyo fun while maintaining a competitive edge that any yoyoer can get behind. Support my work by bidding on an exclusive Patrick Dressel signed Fist Salud edition Monarch on ebay here: https://tinyurl.com/yc75pdwv Buy yours at the following retailers: https://yoyoexpert.com/ https://yoyorewind.com/ https://spingear.jp/index.php?sl=en https://dresseldesigns.bigcartel.com/ Follow Dressel Designs at @Dressel Designs
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Patrick and I dive deep into a review of the Monarch and discuss the design philosophy, methodology, and concepts that make this yoyo fun while maintaining a competitive edge that any yoyoer can get behind. Support my work by bidding on an exclusive Patrick Dressel signed Fist Salud edition Monarch on ebay here: https://tinyurl.com/yc75pdwv Buy yours at the following retailers: https://yoyoexpert.com/ https://yoyorewind.com/ https://spingear.jp/index.php?sl=en https://dresseldesigns.bigcartel.com/ Follow Dressel Designs at @Dressel Designs
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Every yoyoer is on a development path from learning basic tricks to creating new tricks from pure theory. In this episode I lay out 5 milestones along that path of yoyoer development and what you can do at each stage to level up.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kill-your-yoyo/support
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Join Ed Haponik (@edhaponik) and I as we discuss the art and meditative practice of yoyo as a way of life.
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Come listen to @ppolor dropping some brilliant yoyo wisdom about how he uses visualization and time management to construct the best yoyo tricks on instagram.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kill-your-yoyo/support
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Chris Toledo, sponsored by Duncan, walks through how to really prepare and execute clean routines in whatever Yoyo performance you want. He also goes into juicy detail on how to step on stage and do everything you aim to do and more. Get 12 pairs of yoyo pads for $8 at pads.ilinxtoys.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kill-your-yoyo/support
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Join me as I talk about what flow is and how you can use flow theory to improve your throwing. Half book report, half yoyo philosophy rant about the amazing book Stolen Focus by Johan Hari.
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